Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 26 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Go Native U Electives IN-PERSON Native Wildflower Seed-Sowing Workshop Learn hands-on how to grow native wildflowers from seed. Become familiar with winter dormancy, how to coax the seeds to life, and concepts such as stratification. Bring two, 2-quart size plastic containers with clear lids, and take home potted-up seeds planted in class. (+$5 materials fee, payable to instructor) At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2140, Fri., Jan. 26, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, KNC-5, $57. Patty Butter. #27103 IN-PERSON Winter Garden Field Walk Learn to identify herbaceous and woody plants in winter on a tour of The Native Plant Center ’s gardens. Class meets outdoors in the Lady Bird Johnson demonstration garden. Park in Lot #1. Dress appropriately for the weather. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2142, Fri., Feb. 2 (snow date, Fri., Feb. 9), 11:00 am–1:00 pm, $57. Patty Butter. #27103 NEW! REMOTE The Plants of the Native Plant Center Pre-Sale Wondering about the great plants offered in The Native Plant Center ’s Pre-Sale and which ones are right for your landscape? Take a deep dive exploring the available plants, the landscape conditions they thrive in and the ecological benefits they provide. CE-GRDN 2146, 1 Fri., Feb. 9, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $57. K Eierman. #27272 REMOTE Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden Attracting birds to your landscape requires an ecological approach—different species have different requirements. Learn the best landscaping techniques and native plants that provide the food, shelter, and nesting sites birds depend on. CE-GRDN 2116, Wed., Feb. 28, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $82. K Eierman. #27105 IN-PERSON Shade Gardening Basics Face the challenge of what to grow in the shaded parts of your yard by learning to identify the degrees of shade you have and selecting the best native plants for those conditions. From colorful perennials to texturally unique shrubs, bring those shaded spots out of the shadows and into the limelight. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2133 Thur., Feb. 29, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-5, $57. D Himmelman. #27106 IN-PERSON Introduction to Botanical Latin Plant Names Discover why botanical Latin terms are the preferred way of describing plants. Learn how to properly use, pronounce, and punctuate the names of native plants. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2139, Fri. March 1, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-4, $57. P Butter. #27107 IN-PERSON Best Practices for Garden Maintenance Discover how to maintain a chemical-free, thriving native plant garden with best practices for weeding and invasive plant control, basic plant identification, and suggestions for equipment that will make the job easier. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2074, Sat. March 2, 1:00-3:00 pm, KNC-4, $57. C Summers. #27108 REMOTE Great Native Plants for Containers Invite nature to your yard, patio, or balcony with container plantings. Learn which native plants grow successfully in containers and attract butterflies, beneficial insects, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. CE-GRDN 2057, Wed., March 27, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $82. K Eierman. #27109 IN-PERSON Get the “Dirt” on Soil Soil is alive with microorganisms that help provide garden plants all-important nutrients. Learn the basics of soil science (texture, structure), how to foster and maintain soil health, and why a soil test is a good starting point. Create a living soil and reap its benefits for years to come. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2134, Sat., Mar. 30, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, KNC-5, $82. D Himmelman. #27110 IN-PERSON Weeds 101 Weeds! Lurking as seeds or underground stems, they perpetually aggravate gardeners of all skill levels. Learn some of the most common spring weeds and how to manage them before they get out of hand. Bring a weed to class to identify and discuss. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-GRDN 2141, Sat., April 6, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-5, $57. D Himmelman. #27114 IN-PERSON Habitat for Herps Herpetofauna, or “herps”—amphibians and reptiles—have endured hundreds of millions of years. However, their populations are in decline due to environmental stresses. Explore the differences between amphibians and reptiles and how to identify common species of the Northeast. Discover the habitats they need to survive and how you can create welcoming environments with native plants. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-SCI 2063, 1 Sun., Apr. 21, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, KNC-4, $67. J DiPaola. #27115 REMOTE The Pollinator Victory Garden Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines, and many landscapes offer little in the way of appropriate habitat. With simple strategies, you can attract and support an array of pollinators and help reverse their decline. CE-GRDN 2088, Wed., April 24, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $82. K Eierman. #27121 IN-PERSON Wilderness Survival Skills Introduction to the basics of wilderness survival techniques. Learn how to build survival shelters, gather water, and find edibles in the wilderness. More importantly, find out which of these options should take priority in a survival situation. What tools can you make using natural materials instead? The program can also show the basics of fire building and the variety of uses of fire in the wild. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-TRVL 2050, 1 Sat., May 4, 2:00-4:00 pm, CLA-100, $30. S Sciame #27137 IN-PERSON Camping 101 This introduction to camping includes an overview of different group and personal equipment to pack, how to set up a campsite, hands-on demonstration to put up a tent, and much more. What items are vital and what are optional? How do you build a campfire? These questions and more are answered in this program, great for beginning campers or as a refresher. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-TRVL 2049, 1 Sat., Apr. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm, CLA-100, $30. S Sciame #27138
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